Welcome to Writers' Block

Readers ~ You might be surprised to learn just how many authors make Hampton Roads their home. They are your neighbors, your co-workers, your doctors, lawyers and teachers, and we want you to get to know them and their works. Every week, we’ll bring you news of their latest book releases and public appearances. We’ll bring you more in-depth profiles and reviews from time to time, too. Our hope is that maybe someday you’ll recognize the woman or man standing next to you in the grocery line as a novelist, or a poet, or a scientist or historian with a great story to tell.

Writers ~ Have you published a book or been featured in an anthology in the last six months? Do you have an upcoming release? Please send a note to lprice@dailypress.com and tell us about your project. We want to help you spread the word. We want to join you on your writing journey, too. We’ll bring you news about upcoming writing conferences and seminars across the state, plus maybe even a tip now and then about the craft of writing, or this brave new world of today’s publishing industry.

Finally, everyone ~ We all love to read or we wouldn’t be here. What better place to catch up on the latest in the book world than your local public library? We here in Hampton Roads (and greater Virginia) are privileged to have a terrific library system, and we’re happy to share their news with you as well.

So, welcome to Writers’ Block! Please check back frequently to catch up on what’s going on with writers in our neck of the neighborhood.